RRB Section Controller selection process
- CBT
- CBAT (computer-based aptitude test)
- Document verification
- Medical examination (A-2)
RRB Section Controller exam pattern 2026
CBT
| Subject / section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical & Mathematical Capability | 60 | 60 |
| Logical Capability | 20 | 20 |
| Mental Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
About 8 times the vacancies are shortlisted for CBAT on the basis of normalised CBT marks. CBT carries 70% weightage in final merit.
CBAT
Candidate must score a T-score of at least 42 in every test battery; no relaxation for any category. CBAT carries 30% weightage in final merit. Available in Hindi and English.
RRB Section Controller syllabus 2026 – topic-wise
CBT syllabus
Analytical & Mathematical Capability
- Number system
- Ratio and proportion
- Percentage
- Profit and loss
- Time, speed and distance
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Statistics and data analysis
- Probability
- Venn diagrams
Logical Capability
- Binary logic
- Syllogism
- Blood relations
- Clocks and calendars
- Reading comprehension based reasoning
Mental Reasoning
- Analogy
- Series completion
- Coding-decoding
- Ranking and order
CBAT syllabus
Test batteries (as reported)
- Memory test
- Following directions test
- Concentration and attention test
- Depth perception test
- Spatial scanning test
Tip: solve RRB Section Controller previous year papers to see which topics are asked most.
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Always confirm dates and rules in the official notice. Information here is compiled by the RBE team from official notices; last updated 27 Sep 2026.